‘Incredible’ turnout at Village for Kids

laiyaa Williams, 1, plays with the bubble machine at a booth sponsored by Faith Lutheran Church of White Oak during Monday’s Village for Kids.

By JEFF STITT

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Renziehausen Park is abuzz this week as crowds are converging upon McKeesport for an annual event celebrating the city’s status as a melting pot. This year’s installment of International Village, the city’s three-day ethnic food, dancing and music festival, kicks off today at Stephen Barry Field and under the Andrew J. Jakomas Blue Top Pavilion. Village for Kids — International Village’s precursor event — was held Monday at and around the Lions Bandshell at Renzie.

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